Registered Nurses Salary in Southwest Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,970 -22% vs national
Median hourly $35.08
10th percentile $59,690
90th percentile $102,130
Employed locally 900
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,690
    25th
    $63,290
    50th (median)
    $72,970
    75th
    $82,190
    90th
    $102,130

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Southwest Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,300
    Pharmacists $108,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,630
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $56,160
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,350
    Emergency Medical Technicians $29,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Southwest Oklahoma?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southwest Oklahoma is $35.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.80 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Oklahoma above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southwest Oklahoma is 22% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Southwest Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $59,690 per year in Southwest Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,290.